Quinidex

9.8

A medicine that treats some heart rhythm problems

noun

Specialized

: Quinidex

He experienced fewer palpitations after starting Quinidex as part of his treatment plan.

Examples

The doctor prescribed Quinidex to manage her heart rhythm disorder.
Patients taking Quinidex should have their heart monitored regularly for side effects.
The doctor prescribed Quinidex for her heart condition.
Have you ever taken Quinidex before?
After starting Quinidex, his heart arrhythmia showed significant improvement.
The cardiologist recommended Quinidex to help stabilize her irregular heartbeat.
People with heart conditions often rely on Quinidex to manage their symptoms effectively.

Synonyms

quinidine

vsQuinidex

Specialized

1 8.1

A medicine that treats some types of irregular heartbeats

is a trademarked cardiac medication used for those arrhythmias

Quinora

vsQuinidex

Specialized

9.2

A medicine used to treat irregular heartbeats

is the trademarked name for the same cardiac drug

flecainide

vsQuinidex

Specialized

9.9

A medicine for serious irregular heartbeats when other medicines do not work

is used for such arrhythmias more generally not reserved as last option

encainide

vsQuinidex

Specialized

9.9

A medicine that treats dangerous irregular heartbeats but can raise the risk of sudden death after a heart attack

is a trademarked option for certain arrhythmias without that added safety warning

Enkaid

vsQuinidex

Archaic

9.9

A medicine once used to treat dangerous heart rhythm problems that was later stopped for safety reasons

is a trademarked cardiac drug currently sold for certain arrhythmias

Surface Forms

Quinidex singular

Quinidexes plural

Etymology

Quinidex is a brand name that borrows the start quin-, like the heart drug quinidine, and adds -dex to make it sound like a medicine. So, a helpful way to remember Quinidex is that the name hints at a drug for 'heart rhythm' problems.